SSP 078 – Golf syncro

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With the Golf syncro, Volkswagen implements permanent all-wheel drive with slip-dependent power distribution for the first time in a mass-produced sedan. The distribution of the driving force is regulated in such a way that, under normal conditions, the front wheels are always driven more strongly than the rear wheels.

This preserves the advantageous handling characteristics of front-wheel drive and enhances them when driving downhill. As soon as speed differences occur between the front and rear axles, e.g., when the front wheels slip on a slippery road or when starting on a hill, the viscous coupling engages immediately and distributes the driving force primarily to the rear wheels.

This automatic distribution of the driving force ensures the best possible propulsion under all operating conditions. When braking, the two axles are decoupled by a freewheel built into the rear axle. This ensures that the braking force at the individual wheels can be optimally regulated. When reversing, the freewheel is automatically locked so that all-wheel drive is also available.

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